Apple portable media got a major upggrade with the introduction of the iPhone. Originally announced on January 9, 2007 Apple entered the market with its first Smart Phone market. With it signature touch screen and minimal interface that renders a virtual keyboard or custom interface options when necessary. The first generation iPhone has a 2.0 Megapixel camera, portable media functions, internet (including email, web browsing, and Wi-Fi connductivity) as well as text messaging and visual voicemail. First-generation phones were released with quad-band GSM EDGE.